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MT53 GZR

2003 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,606 mi
Last recorded71,606 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover Streetwise51,750 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 GZR
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 71,606 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 66,952 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 66,951 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 60,796 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 60,796 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 56,934 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 56,934 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 53,351 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 52,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 46,794 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 41,140 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 41,140 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 37,052 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2011 52,721 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 28,786 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 28,786 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 27,196 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 25,233 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 21,448 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 21,448 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 17,379 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 17,379 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Rover Streetwise?

Based on 99,524 MOT tests across 7,213 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
5,402
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
7,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,744
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,632
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,100
Stop lamp not working 2,357
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,268
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MT53 GZR is a 2003 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Rover Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 51,750 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Streetwise fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 4,744 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT53 GZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Streetwise typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Rover Streetwise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MT53 GZR registered?

MT53 GZR is a 2003 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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